New Ssangyong Korando achieves five star Euro NCAP safety rating

Less than a month after its successful launch in the U.K., the all new Ssangyong Korando has been awarded the highest possible safety rating by the Euro NCAP.

Equipped with excellent and enhanced levels of safety, the Korando achieved 88% for adult occupant protection, 85% for child occupant protection, 68% for pedestrian protection, and 74% in the 'Safety Assist' category.

With its high-strength steel construction, the Korando is stiffer than its competitors, which not only gives greatly improved body strength but also reduced weight.

The vehicle also boasts six airbags, and a whole host of safety systems including: Electronic Stability Programme, a Traction Control System, and Active Rollover Protection.

Other safety features include an emergency call system, a reversing camera, alarm, immobiliser, tyre pressure monitoring system, rain sensing wipers, automatic headlamps, automatic speed sensing door locks, electronic parking brake with auto hold, front seatbelt pre-tensioners, parking aids front and rear ISO FIX points.